Skip to content

Capable Quote by Julie Garwood

“She sat down at the table and spent a good hour talking about her husband. She told Judith how they'd met, how he relentlessly pursued her, and finished by mentioning just a hundred or two of his special qualities. The only thing the man wasn't capable of was walking on water… yet. Judith made…” quote by Julie Garwood
Download Open image
“She sat down at the table and spent a good hour talking about her husband. She told Judith how they'd met, how he relentlessly pursued her, and finished by mentioning just a hundred or two of his special qualities. The only thing the man wasn't capable of was walking on water… yet. Judith made that comment when her friend paused for breath.”

Julie Garwood

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Bride's Revenge", 1997

Storytelling about love highlights romantic ideals while humorously noting human limitations.

In simple terms: Romantic tales celebrate love, but acknowledge flaws.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate love’s imperfections.

Themes

romance humor storytelling humanity

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

fictional conversational

When to use this quote

  • wedding planning
  • relationship counseling
  • creative writing
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

Narrative idealism relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities truly sustain a partnership?
  • How do humor and realism balance love?
A Different Perspective

Idealized romance can be unrealistic.

2.6 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Julie Garwood

Explore all 160 Julie Garwood quotes

More Capable quotes

Browse all 3,861 Capable quotes